India, Dec. 16 -- As many as 24,841 fines were issued for various traffic rule violations and 144 vehicles were impounded for serious offences during the fortnight-long special drive, Operation Chakravyuh, launched by the Delhi Traffic Police in coordination with local police and PCR van personnel, senior officers said on Monday.

One first information report (FIR) was also registered at the Timarpur police station after narcotic substances were recovered from a vehicle during checks. The special drive was launched on the directions of Delhi Police commissioner Satish Golchha, the officers said.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Shashank Jaiswal said Operation Chakravyuh involved a well-planned, multi-tier deployment of traffic pol...